Rachel Buonocore

Rachel Buonocore serves as a Contract Specialist within the Supply of Shipbuilding Groton, a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining and modernizing the U.S. Navy’s fleet. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical shipbuilding and repair components, ensuring timely delivery of specialized systems that support naval vessel readiness. Her acquisitions focus on complex, technically demanding contracts for structural components, safety systems, and integrated infrastructure essential to submarine and surface ship construction and maintenance. She works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with operational requirements and compliance standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Rachel maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established defense contractors, including JO-KELL INC., HC Merchandisers, Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Dumonde Group, LLC, and Tent Company of Norfolk LLC. These partnerships are built on proven performance in delivering high-integrity shipbuilding materials, technical support services, and facility-related solutions tailored to naval shipyard environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and long-term vendor collaboration, often resulting in repeat engagements with contractors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in naval infrastructure and systems integration. Rachel’s procurement activity reflects a strict focus on unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a deliberate emphasis on competitive sourcing from the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors, prioritizing technical capability and performance history over socioeconomic designations. While small business participation is not formally targeted in her portfolio, she ensures all solicitations are structured to allow equitable access for firms of all sizes that meet stringent naval specifications. Her primary technical domain is NAICS 336611—Ship Building and Repairing—where she specializes in procuring custom-engineered components, fabrication services, and support systems integral to naval vessel construction. Her expertise lies in navigating the unique regulatory, safety, and technical demands of military shipyards, ensuring all acquisitions meet Navy-specific standards for durability, interoperability, and operational readiness.